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Review - Unior Tools BikeGator+ Workstand
A good quality bike repair stand will make your bike washing and bike maintenance far easier. The Unior Tools BikeGator+ Workstand (this is the auto-adjust model) is one of the best that I've tested to...
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Review - Bar Fly Air Lever
Puncture essentials include a spare tube, tyre levers and an inflation device (pump or CO2). The Bar Fly Air Lever combines two of these into one lightweight and easy to use package.The Bar Fly Air...
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Riding The Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride
If Maserati made bikes, they would be exquisite, stylish, high-performance machines.The Italian firm hasn't (yet) diversified into the two-wheeled world; yet they have created a bicycle ride experience...
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Book Review - 'The Cyclist Who Went Out In The Cold'
The Cold War has always fascinated me. As a historian, and a behavioural economist, it presents one of the most turbulent and captivating case studies of human interaction, economic systems, and...
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Bike Profile - Kona Rove Ti
I'll admit that I wasn't quite sure how the Kona Rove Ti would turn out, when I first started building it. Would it be a 'Gravel Bike', a touring bike, or just another cyclocross bike? The answer has...
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Review - Panaracer Gravel King SK TLC Tyres
I have always been a bit of a tyre geek. Tread pattern, width, pressure and grip; they are all things that make a massive difference to the performance of a set of wheels, and ultimately to the...
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Review - Vaude Yara TR Cycling Shoes
The Vaude Yara TR Bike Shoes are the most non-bike shoe looking cycling shoes that I have owned to date, and that is why they are great.For a long time, I've worn a pair of mountain bike SPD shoes to...
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Review - Hiplok Z-Lok Zip-Tie Bike Lock
Ever left a bike on a bike rack for five minutes, and wondered if it is safe from opportunist theft? Ever left your bag in the luggage area on the train, and wondered if it will still be there when you...
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Review - Chia Charge Energy Bars
Chia seeds warrant their status as a super-food. These tiny little seeds pack a serious punch: delivering magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, anti-oxidants and protein, in each serving. The range of...
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Review - Thule Subterra Macbook Sleeve
Taking your laptop with you on your adventures is increasingly becoming a necessity, especially when you are a social media and content marketer by trade. Luckily, laptops are significantly lighter and...
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#7Countries7Passes - Planning Stage 2
"The best laid plans of Mice and Men often go awry". Planning provides you with reassurance though; purpose, and some element of comfort, when a challenge lies ahead.My plans for the #7Countries7Passes...
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The Down Lane #EquinoxEveresting Challenge
Everest stands at 8,848 metres above sea level. The highest mountain peak, and one of the greatest climbing challenges on earth.'Everesting' is a concept dreamed up by an Australian club Hells 500, and...
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Review - Vee Tire Co Rail Tyres
I fitted the Vee Tire Co. Rail Tyres to my Kona Private Jake CX bike for testing a few weeks ago, and they have quite honestly revolutionised the ride. That bike has always been fast and capable, but...
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Review - Vaude Men's Cyclist Shorts and Sentiero III Casual Cycling Shirt
Cycling kit doesn't have to mean Lycra, tight fitting jerseys, and marginal aerodynamic gains. For many, riding a bike is simply a way of getting around town; or even just getting out in the great...
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5 Top Tips for Safe Cycle Commuting
With next week being 'Bike Week 2017', I thought it seemed timely to write up some top tips for safe and enjoyable cycling to work.Commuting by bike is a great way to de-stress, save time, and get some...
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Bike Profile - Neil Pryde Bura SL
The Neil Pryde Bura SL is made to climb. The super lightweight 750 gram frame delivers that golden balance of being stiff and strong in the fore-triangle and bottom bracket; yet surprisingly forgiving...
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Review - Brooks England Cambium C13 132 Saddle
For my 21st birthday, I received a Brooks Swift saddle. The beautifully hand-crafted piece of leather and stainless steel represents the artisanal skill and heritage of the Brooks factory workers in...
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Review - RideAir Compressed Air Capsule
The RideAir Compressed Air Capsule is designed to be a transportable fast inflation device; suitable for seating tubeless tyres, replacing CO2 cartridges, and facilitating fast inflation in pit-stop...
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Review - Joe's No Flats Elite Racer's Tubeless Tyre Sealant
I have tested more tubeless tyre sealants that I can count on two hands; some have been great, some have been pretty worthless. The 'Elite Racer's Sealant' from Joe's No Flats is one of the...
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Review - Supacaz Grizips Mountain Bike Bar Grips
The Supacaz Super Kush Bar Tape was one of my favourite bar tapes, when I tried it back in 2015; it provided impressive comfort and durability. Supacaz have just released their new range of Grizips...
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